RN ICU - Cardiovascular Specialty

Overview

Welcome! We are excited you re considering an opportunity with us. To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. This position has the authority, responsibility, and shift accountability for the delivery of nursing care through the use of the nursing process. The incumbent accepts accountability, applies competent clinical knowledge skills, and uses independent nursing judgment for care provided by self and by health care providers to whom care is delegated to achieve quality patient care outcomes.

Performs the duties and responsibilities within the scope of a Registered Nurse (RN) - Level I, as defined within the job description. The incumbent must demonstrate the knowledge and skills at the advanced beginner level necessary to provide care relevant to the patient(s) under their care and must assess and interpret patient data needed to identify age-specific requirements. This role provides professional nursing care for patients in an inpatient hospital setting.

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:

Experience:

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements:
Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation.

The CAPE program is a system-wide clinical advancement program (clinical ladder) to enhance professional development, provide a reward system for quality clinical performance, promote quality nursing, and improve job satisfaction for inpatient direct care nurses. To apply for the next level, the CAPE nurse must meet the requirements of their current level. They must also meet the required years of nursing experience, degree, and certification to apply for the next level.

In addition, nurses who are approved for levels 3, 4, 5, or 6 must complete and submit five competencies on an annual basis to maintain their current level.

Level 1

• No experience required
• All graduate nurses with less than 12 months of experience enter at Level one with a diploma, ADN, BSN, or higher

• Meets requirements for previous level
• One year of experience.

• Meets requirements for previous levels
• Two years of experience, plus one specialty certification
• Certification is Preferred but not required
• Required competencies to include demonstration of regularly being a charge nurse and/or precepting new staff or nursing students

• Available to those with a BSN or higher or nurses with ADN/diploma with 5 years of experience
• one specialty certification is required
• Required competencies to include demonstration of regularly being a charge…